Cisco 7300 Series routers are optimized for flexible, scalable, high-performance IPand Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) services at the service provider and enterprise network edge. Providing powerful processing, a broad set of interfaces, and a compact form factor, Cisco 7300 Series routers are ideal for feature-rich, multigigabit network applications.The Cisco 7304 Router is a midrange, price-performance optimized router with a compact (4-rack-unit [RU]), modular (4-slot) form factor. It delivers high-performance services in IP/MPLS networks and is optimized for the network edge, where the service provider meets the enterprise. Targeted applications include service provider edge and IP edge routing, service provider managed service customer premises equipment (CPE), and enterprise Internet gateway and enterprise WAN aggregation.The Cisco 7304 provides numerous connectivity options, from DS0 to Gigabit Ethernet and OC-48/STM-16, in an architecture engineered for high availability and multiprotocol support. With built-in Gigabit Ethernet ports and support for Cisco 7200 Series port adapters, the Cisco 7304 is a leading-edge, flexible, feature-rich router for the network edge.